The Emperor Jones_
"GIN...GALS...DICE AND MURDER MADE HIM A FUGITIVE IN THE NIGHT! BUT MORNING FOUND HIM A KING!"
Unscrupulously ambitious, Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and, through bluff and bravado, finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.
Starring
Paul Robeson, Dudley Digges, Frank H. Wilson
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Emperor Jones was released 93 years ago in 1933.
Overview
Unscrupulously ambitious, Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and, through bluff and bravado, finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.
The Emperor Jones is a Drama, Music film with a runtime of 1h 13m.
CAST (10)
Paul Robeson
Brutus Jones
Dudley Digges
Smithers
Frank H. Wilson
Jeff
Fredi Washington
Undine
Ruby Elzy
Dolly
GH
George Haymid Stamper
Lem
Billie Holiday
Extra in Nightclub Scene
Moms Mabley
Marcella
Rex Ingram
Court Crier
Harold Nicholas
Young Tap Dancer
BOX OFFICE
$263K
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
73 min (1h 13m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (25 votes)
Budget
$263,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Emperor Jones about?
Unscrupulously ambitious, Brutus Jones escapes from jail after killing a guard and, through bluff and bravado, finds himself the emperor of a Caribbean island.
How long is The Emperor Jones?
The Emperor Jones has a runtime of 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Who stars in The Emperor Jones?
The cast of The Emperor Jones includes Paul Robeson, Dudley Digges, Frank H. Wilson, Fredi Washington, Ruby Elzy.
What is the rating of The Emperor Jones?
The Emperor Jones has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 25 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Music